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Develop a robust IP strategy
1h 25min
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Develop a robust IP strategy
Protecting your Intellectual Property (IP) is vital. In this course, we provide an overview of the different forms of IP, including patents, trademarks, copyright and design rights. The course includes interviews with founders who provide their advice, plus an Intellectual Property Canvas, which you can use to assess your IP situation and develop a robust IP strategy.
Created by Ben Graziano, supported with the advice of IP expert Dr. Kamran Houshang Pour.
Learn - core concepts
Find out about the basics that every entrepreneur should know about Intellectual Property.
A downloadable PDF that contains everything an entrepreneur needs to know to get started with Copyright protection.
A downloadable PDF that contains everything an entrepreneur needs to know to get started with Trademark protection.
A downloadable PDF that contains everything an entrepreneur needs to know to get started with Patent protection.
A downloadable PDF that contains everything an entrepreneur needs to know to get started with Design protection.
A short downloadable summary that compares the main ways to protect your Intellectual Property (IP).
Hear - advice from founders
Several startup founders discuss the importance of Intellectual Property (IP).
In this short clip, Anna Beltzung, CTO of Dimpora, gives valuable advice on scaling up and protecting your IP.
Explore – optional knowledge from the web
Startup guru Steve Blank shares some practical advice about sharing your idea without giving away intellectual property.
This video provides an introduction to copyright and how it can help your business.
This video provides an introduction to Trademarks and how they can help your business.
This video provides an introduction to Patents and how they can help your business.
This video provides an introduction to Design Rights and how they can help your business.
An entrepreneur and an IP expert discuss the pros and cons of patenting and other forms of IP protection.
Practical tips and advice on how you should approach a licensing negotiation.
Learn about the Google Patent database to conduct a preliminary Freedom to Operate (FOT) search for your idea.
Search for patents and trademarks online using these free search services.
Resources to help your business protect and enforce Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in specific countries.
Apply - tools, games and examples
Develop an IP protection strategy based on your IP protection requirements and market timing using our decision tool.
A fun game that tests your knowledge of the basic attributes of Patents, Copyright, Trademarks and Design Rights.
A multiple-choice quiz to test your knowledge of different Intellectual Property RIghts (IPR).
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